Emergency School Closings
Always assume schools are open and in session, unless you hear or see differently from a source listed below.

We know that closing schools, dismissing early and starting late can be disruptive, especially for working families. Student and staff safety are our primary concern. Ultimately, the decision to send children to school remains with families. The District supports those decisions that are made for the safety and health of students. There are no negative consequences, and our schools work with families to assure that work is made up when an absence is safety-related.

How is the Community Notified?

For school closings, early dismissals and late starts, call the School Closing Hotline at (651) 407-7540 or watch/listen for information on these media outlets:

In the event that the schools are closed, the following will be canceled:

Class for grades K-12, including Transition Education Center (TEC)

Before- and after-school activities

Early Childhood Family/Special Education programs

School Readiness Preschool

Bear FUNdamentals

What's delayed/canceled when there is a 2-hour late start?

In the event that the school start time is delayed by two hours, the following will occur:

Class for grades K-12, including Transition Education
Center (TEC)

Classes begin 2 hours later than
regularly scheduled.

Before-school activities

Canceled.

Busing for grades K-12

Buses scheduled for exactly 2 hours later
than regularly scheduled.

Morning Extended Day

Extended Day locations open at 8:30 a.m.

Early Childhood Family/Special Education Programs:
Classes with a start time before noon

Canceled.

Early Childhood Family/Special Education Programs:
Classes with a start time after noon

Begin at regularly scheduled time.

Preschool (part-day):
Classes with a start time before noon

Canceled.

Preschool (part-day):
Classes with a start time after noon

Begin at regularly scheduled time.

Bear FUNdamentals

Classes begin 2 hours later than regularly
scheduled.

School Breakfast

Canceled.

School Lunch

Served as regularly scheduled.

Senior Program morning activities

Canceled.

Senior Program Meals on Wheels

Canceled.

What's closed/canceled when there is an early dismissal?

Schools may be dismissed at staggered start times in order to provide additional transportation time for buses to complete all routes. In the event that the school is dismissed early, the following will occur:

Grades K-5

Buses run 15 minutes early.

Grades 6-8

Buses run 30 minutes early.

Grades 9-12, including TEC

Buses run 40 minutes early.

After school activities, including targeted services,
FLEX, clubs, and athletics

Canceled.

After-school Extended Day Program

Closes at 5 p.m.

Early Childhood Family/Special Education Programs:
Classes with a start time after noon.